Special Educational Needs

On the 13/09/2018 we held a parents consultation to review and evaluate the accessibility policy and how Roundthorn could further promote equality of opportunity for children with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities and provide equal opportunities for all regardless of race, genger, sexual orientation, disability, religions or beliefs, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity.

Parents feedback

“There is regular communication which helps us to keep up to date with how my child is doing in school.”

“Everybody understands my child’s needs and how to support them.”

“There is good support from the teachers”

“I like that there are extra classes afterschool to help him with his learning.”

“There is a real focus on attendance and working together to help improve the attendance.”

“The children have a good relationship with all members of staff and enjoy coming to school.”

“You’re on the ball!”

“I feel that everybody has a really clear understanding of my children’s needs, what they are good at and what they need to do next to improve.”

“The interventions have really made a difference to how my child learns because he now wants to learn.”

“The school is helping in so many different ways and everybody is treated equally and they get the help that they need.”

“I have never come across so helpful staff. They are really making a difference to my children.”

“The days are carefully planned based on their needs.”

“The meetings really give parents a chance to speak as well as listen to advice.”

“I really like at the meetings that you are able to say what’s important and what is great about your child before everybody else.”

“I am able to tell you how I am feeling as a parent.”

“You don’t make us feel like we are failing as a parent.”

“I love how we are given opportunities to come and watch interventions which help us with our children at home.”

“Roundthorn is very understanding about family’s situations and are able to offer support and advice. It is like a family!”

“She enjoys everything she does at school and is much more relaxed and open at home.”

“My daughter feels like she belongs, she misses school in the holidays and is excited to come back after the summer.”

“The SALT advice tells me what I can do to help my child and it is brilliant how teachers come with me to the appointments.”

“The sensory room is amazing. My son loves going in there.”

“I feel that my daughter has come a long way and that is because we have all worked together to make a difference.”

“At the meetings we set targets and these help us to know what they need to do next both at home and at school.”

“I can see my child really achieving because they have got the right foundation. That is what makes Roundthorn such an outstanding school.”

“All children can achieve and make good progress. They are not compared to somebody else.”

“In the meetings I really like how we start with the positives and that makes me feel so much better.”

“The teachers help the children to be more confident and be more independent in everything that they do.”

“What makes Roundthorn stand out is that this school has a bond with the children, my children do not have a single complaint about the staff.”

“There is a real sense of belonging. The children know it’s ok not to be the same as anybody else.”

“Working with outside agencies works well.”

“The meetings are really good because I can talk about my child’s progress.”

“My son’s 1:1 Key worker is happy to run regular meetings with me to update me on his progress. They happen every two to three weeks or even sooner if we need to.”

“The sensory room is fantastic.”

“My child has been able to go swimming with another year group because we know how important it is to meet his sensory needs.”

“Extra-curricular clubs for children are inclusive and my child really enjoys going to them.”

Pupil Feedback

“I really like dinner time because you get a little bit hungry when I do hard work.”

“I like playing outside with my friends with the hoola hoops.”

“Forest school is brilliant learning about plants, feeding the ducks and exploring.”

“I like doing art and painting pictures with my hands.”

“I like maths because my teacher helps me with my learning and tells me when I have tried really hard.”

“I like reading now because my teacher helps me with my reading and helps me know what the words mean. It was a bit hard before!”

“She talks to me about the book and the pictures and helps me read more better.”

“I love reading!”

“I like going on trips like Extreme Air, swimming and the zoo.”

“When I am stuck my teacher shows me what to do so I can then have a go and do it myself.”

“I like reading with my teacher because it helps me to improve my reading and helps me to talk about what I have read.”

“The ICT teacher has helped me to learn more about E-Safety and the use of the internet so that I stay safe.”

“I like ICT because you get to learn new things that are really interesting that you can’t do at home.”

“I enjoy doing different calculations in maths and I get support from my teachers.”

“I enjoy history because you get to learn about the olden days”

“I like forest school because we get to care for the animals and the environment.”

“I really like having the chance to go to the tournaments and working together as a team.”

“I like doing art and I like drawing and I am really good at it.”

“I like playing with Meggan, playing in the sand and playdough. It makes me really happy!”

“I like going with Meggan on a Friday. She has helped me so much!”

“I like doing forest school because I like to do different activities like building things, making fires, feeding the ducks and being free.”

“I like dance because it is so much fun and I like dancing.”

“I enjoy going to clubs like life skills because it is interesting how we use tools to make things. I enjoyed making the duck pen out of wood.”

At Roundthorn Primary Academy, our aim is that all pupils will achieve their full potential. It is essential for children to develop a positive self-image and opportunities for success must be provided for every child. We believe that all children are entitled to have access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum; and that every effort should be made to support each child in attaining the basic standards of literacy and numeracy which are essential in everyday life.

We recognise that each child has individual needs and may have additional educational needs at some stage in their school career. These may arise from learning or behavioural difficulties, physical disability or giftedness. Children develop and learn at different rates and it is important that we view their progress in a positive way. We will look at what a child has achieved and plan the next steps in his or her learning, rather than focusing on what s/he is unable to do.

We believe that early and efficient identification and assessment of pupils’ needs is essential so that targets for learning can be set and appropriate forms of intervention and support can be planned. Each pupil’s progress will be monitored closely and reviewed regularly in order to ensure that effective strategies are being used.

We aim to work as a team to support each other, sharing ideas, resources and expertise. The SENCo is available to assist teachers in formulating Individual Education Plans (IEPs), setting targets, choosing strategies and resources and reviewing progress. Children with AEN are a vulnerable minority and, to protect their interests, we aim to ensure that SEN provision is given equal status with other curriculum areas.

AJ’s Academy is an exceptionally different, independent service for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities. We are a professionally trained and competent service providing individuals with an excellent array of activities and opportunities. Our service is stimulating, challenging and exciting, but most of all fun!

Post 19 provision provide by New Bridge Group, available for individuals with a wide range of needs from 19-25. Individuals have opportunity to access community and activities within the base. Timetable available on request.

Support for individuals with LD and other needs. Very flexible services “My day, My way”. Opportunities to access crafts, IT, cooking, films, access to community and other activities. Additional groups also run some evenings and advocacy is available if needed.

Contact Cath Rafferty 0161 633 5544

Cost £55 per day. 27.50 per half day or £9.00 per hour

Pathways to Opportunities

3 Bentley St Chadderton. Behind Chadderton Town Hall.

Support individuals with LD, Autism, complex physical needs, and offer support in community as well as from base. Individuals have opportunity to access activities in the base eg computers, music sessions, crafts, cooking. Also accessing local community swimming, leisure activities and shopping.

Individuals with an LD or autism. Individuals have an opportunity to explore all aspects of working in a café including snack and drink preparation, stock rotation and ordering, customer services, cleaning and health and safety tasks. Support provided as required to meet needs. Individuals also have the opportunity to access other provisions within Pure Innovations Group.

0161 628 8224 Joe Williams 07703 887 466

Cost £44 per day 1-1 13.50 ph

Pure Innovations (Middleton)

Wide range of activities and opportunities in local area including luncheon clubs, community shops, social activities etc.

Allotments. Chadderton Park Garden Centre – woodwork, gardening, crafts etc. Support provided to a individuals with LD, autism and physical care needs Work based activity to work on employment skills and team work, Individuals have opportunity to work alongside others on practical skills.